Type: Verb/Noun
Meaning/Definition of praise: Verb referring to the act of expressing approval, admiration, or compliment; Noun describing the expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.
What is the Opposite of praise?
The Opposite of praise is criticize.
Other Opposites of praise:
Here is the list of all opposites or antonyms of praise:
- Castigate
- Nit-pick
- Read the riot act
- Find fault with
- Pan
- Slate
- Blame
- Reprobate
- Come down on
- Reproach
- Lambast
- Tear into
- Scold
- Disapprove of
- Censure
- Reprimand
- Revile
- Criticize
- Discipline
- Conceal
- Lambaste
- Tell off
- Fustigate
- Reprove
- Condemn
- Stick it to
- Blast
- Disapprove
- Pick at
- Criticise
- Denounce
- Admonish
- Dress down
- Hide
- Secret
- Roast
- Nit-pick at
- Reprehend
- Rebuke
- Chastise
- Decry
- Tongue-lash
- Chasten
- Complain about
- Rip into
- Attack
- Rip
- Pick to pieces
- Animadvert on
- Knock
- Skin alive
- Slam
- Denunciate
- Fulminate against
- Nag at
- Discommend
- Keelhaul
- Excoriate
- Scathe
- Jump on
- Pick holes in
- Chide
- Have a go at
- Berate
Example Sentences Using Opposites of “praise”:
- Instead of criticize, try to find something positive to say.
- They chose to condemn his actions rather than praise them.
- It’s important not to blame others without evidence.
- I disapprove of their decision to cancel the event.
- The committee decided to censure the member for misconduct.
- She rebuked him for his irresponsible behavior.
- The group came together to denounce the government’s policies.
- I deprecate the use of violence as a means to an end.
- He reproached her for not keeping her promise.
- I will do my best to dissuade them from making that choice.
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